Limbaugh Loves Palin Memoir

Going Rogue likely to continue trend of hits from right-wing figures

(NEWSER) - Sarah Palin’s memoir is expected sell so well that it will singlehandedly boost the fortunes of the ailing book business. The book is already topping preorder lists, and publisher Harper plans an extensive slate of promotional appearances to make full use the former Alaska governor's drawing power. "They may feel one way or another about her, but they will want to read about her," says a Borders exec. More»

New 'author' irresistible to both right and left: parody editors

(NEWSER) - Sarah Palin remains a major player on the national stage because "neither the left nor the right can get enough of her," write Richard Kim and Betsy Reed, the editors of Going Rouge, the parody that comes out the same day as the former Alaska governor's memoir, Going Rogue. They’re frankly afraid of their target, her fast-and-loose relationship with the truth, and the tenets of the political philosophy they dub "Palinism": "fact-free conspiracy, hollow patriotism and public religiosity." More»

Details dribbling out; 5 'very long' chapters

(NEWSER) - Can't wait to find out what's in Sarah Palin's Going Rogue? It's not out until next Tuesday, but Mark Halperin has some info at his political blog at Time. The book has:

• The names of McCain aides she believes undermined her candidacy.
• Lots of scorn for the media.
• A testimonial to the importance of faith in her life.
• A "warm and personal tone" written in her own voice.
• Only five chapters, but they are "very, very long."

Memoir is #1 on B&N, #2 on Amazon

(NEWSER) - Pre-orders have pushed Sarah Palin’s memoir to the No. 1 spot on Barnes and Noble’s website—though it won’t be out until mid-November. On Amazon, Palin’s Going Rogue: An American Life is at No. 2, trailing Dan Brown but trumping Glenn Beck’s latest. Harper has ordered a big first printing of 1.5 million copies, notes CNN. More»

Ex-candidate borrows phrase used on her during '08 campaign

(NEWSER) - Trading on a phrase often used to describe her actions in the final weeks of last year’s presidential campaign, Sarah Palin’s memoir will be called Going Rogue—and you’ll be able to get it for all the Mama Grizzlies on your holiday shopping list, too. Palin beat a Sept. 15 deadline from her publisher, who in turn decided to move up the date it hits shelves, from next spring to Nov. 17. More»